Tag Archives: Aging

Embrace The Aha Moments

Posted on January 1, 2016 by oldmainer

Well, here we are, January 1, 2016, staring down the barrel of another year.  The time when we make all those resolutions, again.  Someone once said that resolutions are something that goes in one year and out the other.  I … Continue reading →

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Getting Stoned

Posted on December 10, 2015 by oldmainer

I had a friend that was fond of saying “there are two ways to tell you are getting old.  First, you begin to lose your memory, and I can’t remember the second one”.  I used to think that was funny, … Continue reading →

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Old Is As Old Does

Posted on September 29, 2015 by oldmainer

Recently a young friend of mine was lamenting about the old cycle she rides to school. She said her classmates make fun of her because of it. Perception, it seems, matters more then function.   It brought to mind when … Continue reading →

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In Barren Fields

Posted on September 13, 2015 by oldmainer

In barren fields where once was grown Golden wheat in springtime sown Still stands the barn from long ago The ravages of years it’s foe For seasons of neglect atone The whims of natures force are shown Within it’s walls … Continue reading →

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Walking Alone

Posted on August 14, 2015 by oldmainer

Maybe it’s because I am well into my years that I pay more attention to those that are aging around me.  Like trying on a suit and deciding how it fits and if you are comfortable in it. I see … Continue reading →

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The Great Cookie Caper

Posted on December 7, 2014 by oldmainer

I admittedly have a sweet tooth.  More like a full set actually.  I can’t say I crave sweets, but if they are in the house, I will find them.  Particularly if it’s a cookie. I love cookies.  Any kind.  So … Continue reading →

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Listen To The Music

Posted on November 2, 2014 by oldmainer

“Many people die with their music still in them” Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. As I have aged, I find myself too often dwelling on the time I have spent instead of the time I have left to spend.  Kind of … Continue reading →

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You Want Me To Do What?

Posted on September 30, 2014 by oldmainer

I may not be the smartest tool in the shed, but I can hold my own.  I must admit however that I do admire those over achievers among us that seem to be able to do anything. “Hi Ed.  How’s … Continue reading →

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Going Under Cover

Posted on September 13, 2014 by oldmainer

I don’t know why it is, but even after all these years of wedded bliss, there are still a couple of things that defy being resolved.  I mean,  we share everything.  There hasn’t been a mine and hers for a … Continue reading →

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And You Thought It Was Just Me

Posted on September 10, 2014 by oldmainer

Finally, someone has made sense out of it all.  And the results are not surprising.  I’ve suspected it all along.  I just never could prove it.  I’m talking about some of the side effects to the aging process.  You know … Continue reading →

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